UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "innocent until proven guilty" mean?
AOnly people with no prior criminal record are treated as innocent by the law and courts
BGuilt for a crime is determined and decided entirely by the arresting police officers
CEveryone who is arrested must be treated as guilty until the case is fully resolved
DA person accused of a crime is considered innocent unless proven guilty by a court ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is A person accused of a crime is considered innocent unless proven guilty by a court.
"Innocent until proven guilty" (the presumption of innocence) is a fundamental principle of British justice. A person accused of a crime is considered innocent until a court proves them guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
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